TOS, aka Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, almost always presents with arm and hand pain and numbness. Pain can involve only part of the hand, such as specific fingers, or all of the hand. It can involve the inner aspect of the forearm and upper arm. Pain can also be in the side of the neck, the...
Bikram Hot Yoga: FAR EAST Perspective
Have you ever heard your Bikram instructor lauding the benefits of this yoga in relation to your sleep, your thyroid, pancreas, kidneys, large intestines, and even boosting your immune system and sex drive? For many, this may be hard to believe and scientifically, this is hard to prove, but to negate the potential of these...
Bikram Hot Yoga – WESTERN perspective
Patients that have seen me know that I like to use and promote other exercises and sports outside the manual care and basic physiotherapy I give to them. I like to suggest to my patients these extracurricular activities by getting to know them and matching a “sport or activity” to their goals, health needs, personalities,...
Bikram Yoga: Standing Deep Breathing Exercises – Posture #1
What a beautiful way to start a day. What a beautiful way to start a class. I call this the “beautiful warm-up” because when we are in our “hidden postures,” aka life outside of class, we may not be breathing. Acting like a life gauge, this posture resets everything, reminding us where we are. It...